Brine channels
Description (English)
During freezing of seawater, salt is rejected from the ice crystals. The remaining brine solution forms a three-dimensional network of tubes and channels with typical diameters of 200
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MJ3 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A8.3 | Brine channels | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A8.3 | Brine channels | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A8.3 | Brine channels | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A8.3 | Brine channels | same |
